Undergraduate Course: Ancient Theories of Mind (PHIL10103)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Introduction to the main theories of mind of Greek philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Stoics), with sessions on Pre-Socratics, Greek medical schools, and Neoplatonism. We shall consider questions of definition and structure of the soul, its main functions, the seat of the soul in the human body, the problem of mind and the mental; place of mind in the world. |
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | at least three University/College level Philosophy courses at grade B or above |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
| To develop further the philosophical skills and to extend as well as deepen the philosophical knowledge acquired in previous philosophy courses.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Inna Kupreeva
Tel: (0131 6)50 3653
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Course secretary | Miss Ann-Marie Cowe
Tel: (0131 6)50 3961
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